Hostages to be shot as Paris terror widens
German authorities in Paris announce that reprisals will target all classes of the Paris population, extending executions beyond Communists. A German NCO died from wounds after an attack, while a manhunt for attackers and Manuel Herteaux’s kidnappers continues. In the unoccupied zone, Father Price is jailed for anti national activity, as clergy faced internments at Vals Les Bains.
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Paris
France
Army of Occupation
Manuel Herteaux
Pope Boy Suffers Broken Arm in Car Collision
D N Pope Jr a ten year old son of Mr and Mrs D N Pope suffered a broken left arm and facial cuts in an auto wreck at Pear and Atkinson yesterday at 430 pm. He rode with his mother in a car that collided with a pickup driven by John R Hadder. Both vehicles were heavily damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. N. Pope, Jr
D. N. Pope
Pear and Atkinson
John R. Hadder
Homer Leon Golightly Dies at Dexter
Homer Leon Golightly aged 19, son of Mr and Mrs S E Golightly, died at Dexter Saturday. Funeral services were held Sunday at Hagerman with Rev Fox officiating. His illness worsened shortly before death. He is survived by his parents and several brothers and sisters. The family thanks friends for their kindness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Leon Golightly
Dexter
S. E. Golightly
Hagerman
Fox
Local Weather Readings and Day Length Summary
Readings recorded at three minute intervals over 24 hours ending 11 30 am today with yesterday afternoon and today morning values. Precipitation totals to 11 30 am today and monthly and yearly totals with normals. Sunrise 5 43 sunset 6 02 length of day 12 3 hours.
Legion Turns To National Defense After Parade
Delegates at the American Legion national convention in Milwaukee shift focus to national defense policy after a 12 hour parade that drew an estimated 800,000 spectators. The crowd endured heat and humidity as veterans marched, while sessions prepared to review committee reports shaping wartime policy and foreign solidarity in the western hemisphere. An address by Ambassador Josephus Daniels and Veterans Affairs chief General Frank Hines highlighted the program. The convention also eyed the 1942 host city bid between New Orleans and Atlantic City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Legion
Milo J. Warner
Toledo, O
Spirit of America
Legionnaires
Mrs. F. M. Brown Dies Suddenly in Roswell
Paralee Brown widow of F M Brown died at 9 am from an acute cerebral attack after waking well. Born October 17, 1857 in Cherokee County Texas she would have been 84. She moved to Roswell in 1909 and lived at 119 South Richardson. Survived by sons E L Brown Roswell W G Brown Albuquerque and E C Brown Denver and five grandchildren plus three great grandchildren. One granddaughter Geneva Whitney died in Portland last week with services in Denver tomorrow. Funeral plans await sons and grandchildren arrival Talmage Mortuary in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paralee Brown
F. M. Brown
Roswell
Brown
Denver
Cherokee County
Texas
South
Richardson
E. L. Brown
W. G. Brown
Albuquerque
E. C. Brown
Lenora Hatton
Los Angeles
Calif
Gladys Vero
John Wyly
E. L. Brown, Jr
Ted Brown
Yvonne Hatton
Mary Raedel Sholes
John Hyatt Wyly
Successful Pigeon Hunt Opens Special Season
Opening day of the special season on hand tailed pigeons reports a nice bag by B. B. Wilson Dr. W. T. Neely and Buster Bird in the draws near the Capitan mountains. This marks the first season granted on these birds in several years. The season runs until September 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. B. Wilson
W. T. Neely
Buster Bird
Capitan Mountains
Reds hold no hit bid but lose doubleheader to Phillies
In Cincinnati, Johnny Vander Meer threw a 1 0 loss as the Reds were defeated 6 1 by Philadelphia in the second game of a doubleheader. The opener featured Vander Meer’s 15th win against 12 losses in a 1 0 Reds win. In St Louis, the Cardinals beat the Braves 6 1 aided by Buddy Hassett’s bases loaded error. Dodgers beat Pirates 6 4 as Brooklyn began a West swing with a ninth inning outburst to protect the NL lead.
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Reds
Phillies
Cincinnati
Fanning
Johnny Vander Meer
Philadelphia
Southpaw
Philadel
Melton
Livingston
Vandermeer
Lombardi
Boston
ST. Louis
Cardinals
Buddy Hassett
Boston Braves
Earley, Johnson
Masi
Pollet
Mancuso
Dodgers
Pirates
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn Dodgers
Pittsburgh Pirates
Brooklyn
C. Davis
Hamlin
Owen
Franks
Heintzelman
Sewell
Lopez
Forbes Field
Curt Davis
Ken Heintzelman
Camilli
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Local Merchants Begin Sale Of Defense Stamps
Defense savings stamps go on sale today in Roswell stores as retailers push a program to aid the defense effort. Purchasers can later exchange stamps for a defense bond, while a publicity drive marks Retailers for Defense Week. Mayor Hall will issue a proclamation and the Chamber of Commerce urges firms to display American flags during the observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roswell
Hall
Chamber of Commerce
Fifty Enroll In First Aid Advanced Course
Red Cross officials announced an enrollment of 50 for an advanced first aid course at a Chamber of Commerce meeting. Two classes are formed. one led by Homer Dunagan at 7 to 9 30 p m on Mondays and Wednesdays, the other by Effie Brown at the Junior High building with sessions on Mondays and Thursdays. The first session starts tomorrow night. eligibility requires a standard course certificate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Chamber of Commerce
Homer Dunagan
Effie Brown
A. and H. Society Meeting Set At Museum
Policies affecting the future of the Chaves County Archaeological and Historical Society will be formulated at a 7:30 tomorrow night meeting at the museum. Officers urged all members to attend and welcomed all others interested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chaves County
Building Permits for 6-Room Rock Veneer House
Joe Willis receives approval for a six-room rock veneer residence at 211 West Summit with estimated cost of 1500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Willis
W. Summit
Judge McGhee Returns from Carlsbad Assignment
Judge James B. McGhee returned today from Carlsbad where he had been holding court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGhee
James B. McGhee
Carlsbad
Tax Bill Signals Record Defense Tax Measures
Washington reports final Senate approval of a $3.553 billion defense tax bill destined to rise federal collections to about $13 billion next year. The measure will nearly triple taxes for many middle income filers, starting surtaxes at six percent and rising to 77 percent above $5 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Roosevelt
White House
House
Use Force To End Power Strike In Kansas City
The power strike in Kansas City halted hospital operations and stalled transit for four hours before police seized six men linked to the outlaw action. Gov Donnell mobilized Missouri Home Guard units and kept them on standby as authorities pursued charges of sabotage and malicious mischief against the arrestees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Kansas City
John B. Gage
Kansas City Power and Light Company
Missouri Home Guard
Forrest c. Donnell
Albert F. Wright
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
AFL
Harold Anderson
Aviation Cadet Recruiter Here
Captain C L Bogle aviation cadet recruiting officer arrived today at Room 225 post office building to discuss enlistment. He notes Army opportunities with pay for enlisted men 21 to 157.50 monthly and aviation cadets 75 monthly plus uniforms. Cadets graduate as 2nd lieutenant with 205.50 to 245.50 monthly on active duty.
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C. L. Bogle
Regular
Army Air Corps
Local shops selling defense stamps list
A listing shows various businesses offering defense stamps for sale. Included are J. C. Penney, Sears Roebuck, Woolworth, Safeway, Merritt's Bank, and other local firms like Busy Bee Cafe, Price and Company, Daniel Paint and Glass, Purdy Furniture, Roswell Building and Loan, and Southwestern Public Service Co. Citizens may add their business by calling 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Penney Company
Busy Bee
Sears-Roebuck Company
Price and Company
Daniel Paint and Glass Co
Purdy Purniture
Merritt’s First National Bank
Roswell Building and Loan Ass'n. F. W. Woolworth Co
Safeway
Southwestern Public Service Co
Western Garb Urged For Good Will Trippers
Roswell leaders urge wearing western dress as a display for the Good Will party to Lincoln county. About 25 Roswell businessmen ride a New Mexico Transportation Company bus Friday to invite communities along the route to the Roswell fair rodeo and world championship steer roping. Carrizozo businessmen join a Friday lunch with the Roswell group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Lincoln County
Roswell
Will Hortenstein
New Mexico Transportation Company
Carrizozo
Roswell Group
Planning Sale Of Defense Bonds And Stamps Here
A Chaves County defense stamps and bonds committee met at R H McCune’s office to plan farmer outreach and monthly bank deduction options for stamps or bonds. Rallys were set for Dexter and Hagerman with strong Roswell sales and Kiwanis contribution noted.
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Chaves Coun
R. H. McCune
The
United Sates
Ben Ginsberg
Roswell
Dexter
Hagerman
Paul H. Deaton
Kiwanis Club
Cattle Growers Discuss Taxes at Raton Meeting
The New Mexico Cattle Growers Association executive committee opens a two day session in Raton as discussions focus on state taxes and the relocation of the federal grazing service headquarters from Washington to Salt Lake City. Lee S Evans leads the tax program, with F E Mollin and Albert K Mitchell also on the program. About 250 to 300 cattlemen are expected as Tom Clayton presides.
In Police Court Drunkenness Fines and Jail Terms Meted
Isidora Sanchez fined ten dollars for drunkenness in police court. Ramon Gonzales pleaded guilty to drunkenness and was sent to jail to complete twenty seven days remaining on a prior sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isidora Sanchez
Ramon Gonzales
Rider motorcycles from Roswell to Austin reported
A note from Donald Screeengost describes a fine motorcycle trip from Roswell to Austin, Texas. He will be a junior at the University of Texas this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Roswell
Donald Screeengost
University of Texas
New Office Building Planned for East Fourth Street Site
S W Lodewick announced plans to erect a two story office building on his East Fourth Street property just east of the old Bank of Commerce at 4th and Main. The existing rock building is being torn down. Construction timing and details were not disclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. W. Lodewick
East Fourth Street
Bank of Commerce
4Th and Main
Old Rock
Russians Push Nazis Back In Smashing Offensive
A chaotic World War II report notes mysterious blasts sink three Swedish destroyers off neutral Sweden with at least 31 dead. Oil fires hamper rescue as Swedish vessels recover survivors and a Yarrawonga motorship sinks. Finland condemns Swedish press while Tehran mobilizes after Reza Shah’s abdication. Red Army claims a major counteroffensive near Smolensk with heavy German losses.
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Sweden
Teheran
Iran
Persia
Reza Shah Pahlavi
Smolensk
Tatum Flier Dies in Crash At Hobbs
W. Gordon Dickenson, 30, owner of a Lovington packing company, died when a small private plane crashed and burned 3 1/2 miles from Hobbs airport in New Mexico. Dickenson recently qualified for a private pilot license. Investigators from the Civil Aeronautics Authority took charge. He was brother to Mrs. Jerry Clayton of Roswell and had many Roswell friends. Funeral services were planned in Lubbock this afternoon.
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Hobbs
N. M
W. Gordon Dickenson
Tatum
Lovington Packing Company
Dickenson
Civil Aeronautics Authority
Amarillo
Texas
Jerry Clayton
Roswell
Steve Marshall
Verne Stewart
Lubbock
Penny the frisky wire-haired terrier joins the Price family
Mrs Roy O Price sends a postcard thanking Record classified for helping her find a puppy for her children. She calls Penny a frisky wire-haired terrier and says the children are crazy about her. The family and classified staff express gratitude for the friendly addition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy O. Price
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Chaves Co
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Finnl
Finland
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Red Army
Tatum Flier
Mrs. Price
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